When should you use LinkedIn if you're not job hunting?

LinkedIn VP Catherine Fisher says you should be on LinkedIn all the time, not just when you're job searching. Outside of a job search, it's a tool for learning, building your network, and staying current on what's happening in your industry.

What are the first three things to fix on a LinkedIn profile?

Start with your photo, since it's the first thing people see. Then update your About section to reflect the impact you've had in your career, and make sure your Experience section clearly shows your accomplishments, since that's the part that does the most work for you.

Should you accept every LinkedIn connection request?

No. Fisher recommends only connecting with people you know and trust. Anyone else can still follow you without becoming a direct connection.

What's the best way to send a cold DM on LinkedIn?

Be specific about why you're reaching out and what you're looking for, keep the ask time-bound (like requesting 15 minutes of someone's time), and offer something in return so the conversation doesn't feel one-sided.

Is the "Open to Work" banner worth using?

Yes, according to Fisher. It increases your visibility to recruiters. If you don't want your current employer to see it, you can turn it on privately so only recruiters are notified.

The New Rules of LinkedIn, From a LinkedIn VP

Real Talk Tuesday in collaboration with Kickstarter.

Victoria here, Girlboss’ executive editor. 👋

If the thought of posting on LinkedIn makes you roll your eyes, you’re not alone. Between the not-so-subtle humblebrags and AI slop, it can all feel a little cringe. But what if you’re thinking about the platform all wrong? This week on Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz chats with Catherine Fisher, VP at LinkedIn, about how to use the platform to help you land your dream job—without turning into a soulless corporate robot. 🤖

Tune in now. 🎧

Other stuff the Girlboss team is yapping about on Slack:

POV: Remote workers coming into the office for the first time. 💻🤪
Cher's digital closet from Clueless is now a real thing, thanks to Google Photos.
Got an idea? Kickstarter's new campaign, The Power of Belief, is here to help you turn it into something real.*

💼 Job of the day: e.l.f. Beauty is hiring a Product Manager, Marketing Technology ($80K-$130K) to own the tech behind how the brand talks to its customers, from customer data to personalized messaging and AI agents. It's remote or hybrid (Oakland, CA) and you get half-day Fridays and unlimited PTO. 🙌

The New Rules of LinkedIn: How to Get Hired with Catherine Fisher | Ambition 2.0

Reply

Keep Reading

Girlboss Daily

Home

Girlboss Home